This linen scarf combines three techniques: artisanal weaving, natural dyeing and the botanical printing technique or ecoprint.

We wove it by hand, on a low-warp loom, which is that loom where you weave sitting down, stepping on the pedals with your feet, and passing the shuttle from one hand to the other. With flax, a natural and sustainable fiber due to its organic cultivation without pesticides or fertilizers, as it is highly resistant to pests and is processed without the use of dangerous or environmentally harmful chemicals.

The pieces we weave with linen respond very well to the passage of time, softening and adapting with use and washing.

After weaving, we dye it by hand with iron oxide, which gives it that warm background tone that in each piece is of different intensity, because we dye them one at a time and the small variations in time and temperature have their effect on the final result.

We went out to collect leaves to use them in the botanical printing process (consisting of using the natural pigments of the leaves and flowers) and we got what you see: a unique and unrepeatable printing, because even if we used the same type of plants again and placed them in a similar position, the result would be completely different, as it depends on many factors: the dyeing power of each plant, the time it has been collected, the type of fabric…

Like most of our pieces, it is hand washed with organic soap and dried in the shade, and we have found that it does not fade or stain. So, you see, you can wash it this way as many times as you need.

Process responsible

At Belategui Regueiro we work with very short series -and often unique pieces- because we believe in responsible production. This allows us to choose and use only the necessary materials, without accumulating large quantities or generating unnecessary stock. This way we avoid waste and ensure that each piece is woven with intention, time and care. If a piece appears to be out of stock, we can weave it especially for you. We prefer to create on demand rather than overproduce: it’s our way of respecting resources, process and your choice.

Care and recommendations

Wash your pieces by hand with neutral soap, without twisting and letting them dry in the shade. For ironing, in the case of linen, it is best to iron it when it is not yet completely dry.

Maintenance

Always store your pieces stretched or folded gently, avoiding prolonged weight on hangers so that they do not become deformed. Airing them from time to time – without exposing them to direct sunlight – helps to keep their fibers in good condition.
We weave with noble and sensitive materials: a simple and regular care will ensure that each piece will accompany you for many years.

Environmental note

Made following a production cycle of low environmental impact because we have woven it by hand in one of the artisan looms that we have in our workshop in Cambre (A Coruña). We have finished the fringe thread by thread with a needle, we have washed it by hand with neutral soap, air dried it and the only electricity we have consumed in its creation process has been the one necessary to illuminate the workshop and for the final ironing.

As the soap we use in the washing process is of vegetable origin, we use the water left over from this process to control aphids on the plants in our vegetable garden. A simple way to close the cycle and reduce waste.

Repair and service life.

If your part needs a small adjustment or repair over time, you can write to us. We prefer to accompany you throughout its life than to replace it with another one.